This year we will honor the 2022 Excellence Award recipient. Our emcee for the Gala is Executive Arts Editor Jared Bowen, Emmy award-winning host of the weekly television series, Open Studio with Jared Bowen.

The evening begins with our by-invitation-only Leadership Reception. All attendees are invited to the Welcome Reception which begins at 5:30 pm. Enjoy a plated dinner and honor our BEPC Excellence Award and President’s Award recipients, and we look forward to honoring Beth Milkovits, AEP®, CFP and her ascension as BEPC's President. Our special evening will close with desserts and champagne.

When: Wednesday, May 4, 2022, from 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm ET

Where: Boston Marriott Copley Place, 110 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02116

What: A special night to honor excellence! We’ll honor the 2022 BEPC Excellence Award recipient, President’s Award recipient, and we look forward to honoring Beth Milkovits, AEP®, CFP and her ascension to BEPC's President.

Tickets:

Table of Ten (in-person): $1,500.00 per table

Individual Tickets (in-person or virtual):

• Early Registration (through April 13, 2022): $150.00 pp
• Regular Registration (after April 13, 2022): $200.00 pp

Dress Code: Business or cocktail attire preferred

Parking Information: On-site self-parking is available with in/out privileges for $52 per night. Valet parking is currently not available. Additional parking at Copley Garage and pricing coming soon!

Hotel Rooms: To receive the the discounted room rate of $319.00 (+tax) for the evening of the Gala, please click here to book a room at Boston Marriott Copley Place. The reservation deadline is April 13, 2022. 

Sponsorship Opportunities: Sponsorship opportunities are available for the 2022 Annual Gala. Please review the prospectus for full details. For additional information, contact our office at 978-364-5170 or sponsorship@bepc.org.

2022 BEPC Excellence Award Recipient

Susan Ogrodnik-Smith, AAI, CIC, CPRIA, is a 35-year veteran of the property and casualty insurance industry and is President of the Private Client Group at Hub International, New England, LLC. Susan is a graduate of Trinity College where she received a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and Philosophy. In her current role, Susan manages the Private Client Group practice at Hub International and works directly with family office managers, high net-worth families and trusted advisor teams to assess the unique personal insurance exposures they and their clients face. Her primary focus is the design of comprehensive risk management programs and asset protection strategies. She also focuses on disaster planning and recovery strategies for the families she serves. Susan has a unique perspective in working with families with more sophisticated risk management needs. She brings 20 years of broker experience at PLI Brokerage and Hub International, in addition to 15 years of insurance carrier experience with the Chubb Group of Insurance Companies. Susan has the Accredited Advisor in Insurance designation, Certified Insurance Counselor designation and Chartered Private Risk and Insurance Advisor designation. She is a founding trustee and board member of the Private Risk Management Association. Susan has also served on the board of the Boston Estate Planning Council. Susan was just recently recognized as one of six 2022 Private Client Power Brokers® by Risk and Insurance®. This designation acknowledges leadership in creatively solving risk-related problems during the previous year, their demonstrated industry knowledge and their high level of client service. Susan is also the recipient of the 2013 Banker and Tradesman “Women of FIRE” award which recognizes leaders in the field of finance, insurance and real estate. Recognized nationally, Susan has spoken at various family office and property and casualty conferences throughout the U.S. We invite you to learn more about Ms. Ogrodnik-Smith's background and to view the press release announcing her as the 2022 BEPC Excellence Award recipient.

Meet Your 2022 Emcee

Executive Arts Editor Jared Bowen is the Emmy award-winning host of the weekly television series, Open Studio with Jared Bowen, which takes viewers inside the creative process, offering a blend of profiles, performances, and contemporary exhibitions by artists in Greater Boston, New England, and across the country. He is a contributor to WGBH-TV’s nightly news magazine program, Greater Boston and appears regularly on 89.7 WGBH, where he covers the latest happenings in the region’s theater, art, music, dance and film on WGBH’s Morning Edition and Boston Public Radio.  He also serves as a coach on the choir competition show Sing That Thing! and is the moderator of the Boston Speakers Series at Symphony Hall  facilitating conversations with everyone from world leaders to Oscar-winning actors. He is a member of the Boston Theater Critics Association, the Boston Online Film Critics Association and is a Trustee of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. Jared is also a contributor to the PBS NewsHour and Art New England magazine. Jared has produced five news documentaries for WGBH and the first three seasons of the public media company’s Eye on Education initiative. He has won two New England Emmys and an Edward R. Murrow Award for his arts reporting and is a recipient of the Commonwealth Award, recognizing achievement in the arts, humanities and sciences. Jared began his career at Dateline NBC in New York, and is a graduate of Emerson College where he also won several Associated Press Awards.

 

Thank You To Our 2022 Gala Sponsors!

Leadership Reception Sponsor

Champagne & Dessert Sponsor

 

 

Parking Sponsor

 

 

 

 

Event Sponsors

 

 

Event Supporters

 

Virtual Experience Sponsors

Philanthropy Sponsor

Virtual Dessert Sponsor		Virtual Dinner Sponsor

 

Important Event Information

The health and safety of our members and guests is important to BEPC. Following in-depth discussions, research and guidance from industry professionals, and the data secured via surveys within the membership, BEPC’s Board of Directors enacted the following requirements for participation at in-person BEPC events. In addition, BEPC will also comply with all venue and government mandates (e.g., mask mandates, limits on gathering sizes, presenting vaccination cards, etc.).

For all events at a venue or locality with vaccine mandates, all attendees must present proof of vaccination onsite upon arrival at the event. Verification of vaccination may be done with:

• A CDC vaccination card
• A digital image of your CDC card
• An image of any official immunization record
• A City-designated app or any other COVID vaccine verification app

For more information, visit www.boston.gov/b-together.

For all events at a venue or locality that does not require proof vaccination, BEPC requires all attendees to complete a digital health clearance prior to attending the event. Attendees must submit proof of their COVID-19 vaccination OR proof of a negative COVID-19 test result taken within 72 hours prior to the event start date. Once registered, attendees will receive additional information on how to complete their digital health clearance through CrowdPass.

• All attendees must accept BEPC's Acknowledgement of Personal Responsibility Form.
  
  
• Members are required to wear masks indoors unless actively eating or drinking, as per the current mandate set in place by the City of Boston (as of August 27, 2021).
  
  
• Members must provide proof of at least one dose of vaccination against COVID19 with a matching government-issued ID, as per the current mandate set in place by the City of Boston (as of January 15, 2022).
  
  
• Members must provide proof of of full vaccination against COVID19 with a matching government-issued ID, as per the current mandate set in place by the City of Boston (as of February 15, 2022).
  
  
• BEPC will require attendees at its in-person events to adhere to good personal hygiene and infection control practices, including;
  • Members are required to wear masks indoors, as per the current mandate set in place by the City of Boston (as of August 27, 2021).
  • Members are required to show their vaccination cards as per the current mandate set in place by the City of Boston (as of January 15, 2022).
  • Members are not required to wear masks outside. If you feel more comfortable wearing a mask outdoors, please do so.
  • Members are required to cover coughs and sneezes, with a tissue or an elbow if possible.
  • Members are recommended not to touch their eyes, nose, or mouth during events to the extent possible.
  • Members are recommended to frequently and thoroughly wash or sanitize their hands. Members should sanitize their hands upon arriving at an event, and upon departing the event.
  • Venue will provide attendees with a place to wash their hands. BEPC will also provide alcohol-based hand sanitizer containing at least 60% alcohol at its events for use by its members and  guest, located at registration.

• BEPC will not permit attendees at any event that are openly displaying signs of illness to enter the event or remain at it and requires that members not attend BEPC events  if they are sick, have been sick within the 14 days leading up to the event, have come into contact with anyone who is sick or have traveled to states not listed on the Massachusetts Governor’s approved travel list.

All attendees will be asked to accept the Acknowledgement of Personal Responsibility Form.  Please click here to view. 

Event Cancellation and Substitution Policy
(in-person only)

Annual Gala Refunds and Cancellations: The deadline to receive a full refund is seven business days prior to the event. All cancellation requests must be received in writing via email at bepc@bepc.org. Refunds are subject to a $25.00 processing fee.

Annual Gala Substitutions: A registrant may send a substitute person to the Annual Gala in his/her place. Requests for substitutions should be sent in writing by email to bepc@bepc.org. No changes to meal selection or table assignments may be made less than seven business days prior to the Annual Gala. 

Annual Gala Onsite Registrations: Attendees are strongly encouraged to register in advance of the Annual Gala. Onsite registration is available; however, meal selection cannot be guaranteed. Table assignments for onsite registrants will be issued based on availability. 

To view BEPC's In-Person Events: COVID-19 Prevention & Best Practices, please click here.

To view BEPC's Event Cancellation & Substitution Policy, please click here. 
To view BEPC's Code of Conduct Policy, please click here. 
To view BEPC's Photo/Video Release Policy, please click here.